Tom Clemens

Tom Clemens serves as a Senior Lecturer in the School of Geosciences at the University of Edinburgh, where his research bridges environmental science and population health. He leads interdisciplinary investigations into how urban environments, air pollution, and biodiversity directly impact human wellbeing, with particular emphasis on vulnerable populations including pregnant women and children.

His core research domains include Public Health, Environmental Epidemiology, and Longitudinal Cohort Analysis, employing mixed-methods approaches that combine quantitative exposure assessment with qualitative policy evaluation. Recent work demonstrates consistent focus on air pollution's teratogenic effects, urban green space interventions, and methodological innovations in personal exposure monitoring through wearable technologies.

Current publication trends reveal strong emphasis on translating environmental health research into actionable policy, exemplified by Scottish IVF cohort analyses of birth outcomes and systematic reviews of sensor-based exposure assessment. His studies frequently address urban health inequities through natural experiment frameworks in UK cities.

Dr. Clemens directs the MRC-funded Groundswell project transforming urban blue-green infrastructure for health equity (2021-2026) and contributes to ESRC-supported longitudinal studies of Scottish populations. His policy impact is evidenced by commissioned reports for Northern Ireland's liquor licensing review and frequent expert commentary in national media regarding environmental health risks.

He maintains active public engagement through science festivals including Edinburgh International Science Festival and Glasgow Science Festival, translating complex environmental health concepts for community audiences while gathering participatory input for ongoing research.